Pradeep K. R. (1961 – 17 February 2022), professionally credited as Pradeep Kottayam, was an Indian actor who primarily worked in Malayalam films and some Tamil films. He is best known for his comedic roles. His role in the 2010 Tamil film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa gave him a breakthrough after a dialogue received public attention.[1][2][3][4][5]
Pradeep Kottayam | |
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| Born | Pradeep K. R. 1961 |
| Died | (aged 61) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2001–2022 |
| Spouse | Maya |
| Children | 2 |
Career edit
Pradeep Kottayam started his acting career in 2001 with the film Ee Naadu Innale Vare, directed by I. V. Sasi. In his early stages of his career, he worked as a junior artist, appearing in mainly non speaking roles and uncredited roles. He has appeared in many movies including Rajamanikyam and 2 Harihar Nagar as a bystander in crowd scenes or a non-speaking role. He got a breakthrough in Gautham Vasudev Menon's hit film Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa, he had the role of the uncle of heroine Trisha Krishnan which was well noticed. His dialogue in a Tamil movie Vinaythandi Varuvaya "karimeen undd...fish und...mutton und..." became famous in the industry.
His best known works include Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu, Oru Vadakkan Selfie, Life of Josutty, Kunjiramayanam, Welcome to Central Jail, Amar Akbar Antony, Adi Kapyare Kootamani and Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan.[6] He is known for his special style of rendering dialogues. Mostly, he played comedy, supporting and cameo roles. Pradeep also won the Best Supporting Actor for various roles at 2nd Asianet Comedy Awards 2016. He last acted in Aaraattu starring Mohanlal and directed by B. Unnikrishnan.[7]
Personal life edit
Pradeep was married to Maya. The couple has two children.[8] He died from heart attack at a private hospital in Kottayam on 17 February 2022, at age 61.[9][10][11][12]
Filmography edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Malayalam films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ee Naadu Innale Vare | ||
| 2002 | Kalyanaraman | ||
| 2004 | Kanninum Kannadikkum | ||
| 2004 | 4 The People | ||
| 2005 | Rajamanikyam | ||
| 2008 | Lollypop | ||
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | ||
| 2009 | My Big Father | ||
| 2009 | Colours | ||
| 2010 | Electra | Man in the cemetery | |
| 2012 | Cobra | Audience member | |
| 2012 | Thattathin Marayathu | ||
| 2012 | Chumma | Anand's father | Serial on Amrita TV |
| 2012 | Banking Hours 10 to 4 | Police Constable | |
| 2012 | Matinee | ||
| 2013 | Amen | Police Officer | |
| 2013 | 5 Sundarikal | ||
| 2013 | Honey Bee | Bevco Man | |
| 2013 | Philips and the Monkey Pen | Pavithran Sir | |
| 2014 | Manja | ||
| 2014 | Naku Penta Naku Taka | Sridharan | |
| 2014 | Bhaiyya Bhaiyya | Registrar | |
| 2014 | Lal Bahadur Shastri | Thara's father | |
| 2014 | Ithihasa | Aloor Uncle | |
| 2015 | Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeevi Aanu | Head Constable | |
| 2015 | The Reporter | Chittappan | |
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Shaji's Father | |
| 2015 | Ennum Eppozhum | Canteen Supplier | |
| 2015 | Reporter | Chittappan | |
| 2015 | Oru Second Class Yathra | Joppan | |
| 2015 | KL 10 Patthu | Registrar | |
| 2015 | Acha Dhin | CCTV Operator | |
| 2015 | Namasthe Bali | ||
| 2015 | Thinkal Muthal Velli Vare | Himself | |
| 2015 | Viswasam Athalle Ellam | Solomon | |
| 2015 | Utopiayile Rajavu | Poornachandran | |
| 2015 | Jamna Pyari | Radhika's Father | |
| 2015 | Kunjiramayanam | Beverages Employee | |
| 2015 | Life of Josutty | Josutty's Uncle | |
| 2015 | Urumbukal Urangarilla | Sulu's husband | |
| 2015 | Kohinoor | Karunakaran | |
| 2015 | Amar Akbar Antony | Chakappan | |
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Shameer | |
| 2015 | Adi Kapyare Kootamani | Bhanu's Relative | |
| 2015 | ATM | SI | |
| 2016 | Appuram Bengal Ippuram Thiruvithamkoor | ||
| 2016 | Kadhantharam | Elias | |
| 2016 | Puthiya Niyamam | Thalathil Sreenivasan | |
| 2016 | Hello Namasthe | Mohanan | |
| 2016 | Ithu Thaanda Police | Rasheed | |
| 2016 | Darvinte Parinamam | Parthan | |
| 2016 | Shikhamani | ||
| 2016 | Mudhugauv | Doctor | |
| 2016 | Aadupuliyattam | Kunji Narayanan | |
| 2016 | Karinkunnam 6S | Coach | |
| 2016 | Anyarku Praveshanamilla | Director Ittikandom | |
| 2016 | Welcome to Central Jail | Shivan | |
| 2016 | Kattappanayile Rithwik Roshan | Dasappan's father | |
| 2016 | Kavi Uddheshichathu..? | Broker Kunjose | |
| 2016 | Aanandam | Professor Kanjikuzhi | |
| 2016 | Ore Mukham | Librarian | |
| 2017 | Godha | Captain's Brother And Cook | |
| 2017 | Cappuccino | ||
| 2017 | Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa | Mathew | |
| 2017 | Sunday Holiday | Church visitor | |
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | Maydathan | |
| 2018 | Kalyanam | Aravindan | |
| 2018 | Kamuki | Principal | |
| 2018 | Mohan Lal | Sethu's uncle | |
| 2018 | Suvarna Purushan | ||
| 2018 | Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar | ||
| 2018 | Padayottam | ||
| 2019 | Janaadhipan | Sivadasan | |
| 2019 | A for Apple | ||
| 2019 | Oru Adar Love | Principal's Secretary | |
| 2020 | 2 States | ||
| 2020 | Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte | ||
| 2021 | Pappantem Simontem Piller | ||
| 2022 | Aaraattu | Krishnan | Posthumous film |
| 2022 | Mathangi | Panchayath Madhavan | Posthumous film |
| 2022 | 12th Man | Sidharth's uncle |
Posthumous film |
| 2022 | Kuri | Babu C.K. | Posthumous film Guest Appearance |
| 2023 | Bullet Diaries | Posthumous film[13] | |
| 2023 | Mothathi Kozhappa | Posthumous film |
Tamil films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | George | |
| 2013 | Raja Rani | Nivitha's Father | |
| 2015 | Nanbenda | Tea Shop Owner | |
| 2016 | Theri | Police Constable | |
| 2017 | Konjam Konjam | Bruno | |
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham | Bijulal | Posthumous film |
Other language films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ye Maaya Chesave | George | Telugu |
| 2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Hindi |
References edit
- ^ "Kottayam Pradeep Famous Movie Vinnaithandi Varuvaya Dialogue". Mathrubhumi.
- ^ "'കരിമീൻ ഉണ്ട്, ഫിഷ് ഉണ്ട്...'; ഒറ്റ ഡയലോഗിൽ 'ഹിറ്റായ' കോട്ടയം പ്രദീപ്". ManoramaOnline (in Malayalam). Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Kotttayam Pradeep: സിനിമാ സംഭാഷണങ്ങള്ക്ക് സ്വന്തം ഭാഷ്യം രചിച്ച നടന്". Asianet News (in Malayalam). Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "ചിമ്പുവിനോട് പറഞ്ഞ ഡയലോഗാണ് തന്റെ ജീവിതം മാറ്റിമറിച്ചതെന്ന് പ്രദീപ് എപ്പോഴും പറയുമായിരുന്നു". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Kottayam Pradeep| മകനെ അഭിനയിപ്പിക്കാൻ എത്തി നടനായി; സംഭാഷണം കൊണ്ട് ശ്രദ്ധേയനായി; കോട്ടയം പ്രദീപ് താരമായതിങ്ങനെ". News18 Malayalam (in Malayalam). 17 February 2022. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Pradeep Kottayam". cochintalkies.
- ^ "'ആറാട്ടിലെ' ആ സീൻ രസകരമായിരുന്നു: പ്രദീപിനെ ഒാർമിച്ച് ബി ഉണ്ണിക്കൃഷ്ണൻ". Malayala Manorama.
- ^ "Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep dies at 61". OnManorama. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ Unnikrishnan, Hiran (17 February 2022). "Actor Kottayam Pradeep passes away". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep passes away at 61 in Kerala". India Today.
- ^ "നടൻ കോട്ടയം പ്രദീപ് അന്തരിച്ചു". Malayala Manorama.
- ^ "Malayalam actor Kottayam Pradeep passes away at 61 in Kerala". India Today. Retrieved 17 February 2022.
- ^ "Dhyan Sreenivasan and Prayaga Martin join Santosh Mandoor-directed Bullet Diaries". The New Indian Express. 12 January 2022. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
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